Saint Michael's Church

Luxemburg, Luxembourg

Saint Michael's Church is the oldest extant religious site in Luxembourg City. The first church was built on the site in 987 as the castle chapel for the Count of Luxembourg. However, over the following centuries, the building was destroyed, rebuilt, and renovated several times. Its current appearance dates to 1688, and unites Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles, pre-dating the national Moselle Baroque style. The building has been restored since then, preserving its original form.

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Founded: 1688
Category: Religious sites in Luxembourg

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Avina Kalle (2 years ago)
Beautiful church in a busy part of town.
Cathleen Colehour (2 years ago)
Beautiful little 17th-century Roman Catholic church. A chapel was first built on the same spot for the Count of Luxembourg in 987, the city's oldest religious site. Great artwork.
Simran Munot (2 years ago)
It is a Roman Catholic church in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The church is the oldest extant religious site in Luxembourg City. The first church was built on the spot in 987 as the castle chapel for the Count of Luxembourg. However, over the following centuries, the building was destroyed, rebuilt, and renovated several times. Its current appearance dates to 1688, and unites Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles, pre-dating the national Moselle Baroque style.
Tamara Prysykar (3 years ago)
My heart melted when I saw so many older couples go in so I just followed my guts and went in there as well. This Church is amazing, must visit!
Eugen Safin (4 years ago)
Very beautiful church!
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